Environment
Kids and teens try again to force federal govt. to combat climate change
August 14, 2025Undaunted by defeats in the courts—including the U.S. Supreme Court—the kids and teens who launched a lawsuit a decade ago to force the federal government to combat climate change are trying again.
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Investigator: Pennsylvania coke plant blast that killed two ‘shouldn’t have happened’
August 14, 2025As part of Trump’s massive deregulation push, the EPA trashed rules that would be useful for preventing future incidents like this one.
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Energy projects across the country are in limbo after Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’
August 8, 2025Community groups, businesses, and consumers say projects face an uncertain future after Republicans slashed renewable energy tax credits.
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A new report shows how local climate activism leads to ‘remarkable’ gains
August 6, 2025Efforts to pass laws and advance clean energy projects can significantly reduce emissions, and at a low cost.
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Big data comes for Michigan
August 5, 2025Advocates call the project a $1.25 billion “investment,” but residents worry there will be few jobs created, high costs for the community, and environmental damage.
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